Memorial

Fordyce

Granite cross

Source: Karen Mitchell

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Current Location

Inside the gate of Fordyce cemetery, located south of the village., Fordyce, Banff And Buchan, Grampian, AB45 2SF, Scotland

NJ 55653 63452

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 8655
Description: Celtic cross with wheel-head and bosses set on a tapering pedestal of rustic blocks with stepped base. Wreath in relief, bosses on cross polished. The dedication and names are on the 6 o'clock face, the WW2 names on the 12 o'clock face. On each of the panels the two panels of names are divided by an elongated Latin cross. All lettering is inscribed.
Inscription: FORDYCE/ 1919/ FOR/ A MEMORIAL OF THOSE/ SOLDIERS AND SAILORS/ FROM THE PARISH WHO SO BRAVELY GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ "WHOSE NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE"/ (NAMES) 12 o'clock face: 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)

Memorial

Height: 6000MM

Made from: Granite - Kemnay

Condition: Good